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Gaffney Breakout Season

Huskyforlife said:
I wish this thread could've been fun, instead of just dumping on Rothstien. His tweet was a good excuse to talk about a promising player.
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Everyone likes Rothstein, but most also appreciate context when reading hype, even when it's about one of our own players.
As for JG, it's was great to see his progression from "deer in the headlights" early on to a player in control and confident in the last ten games of the season.
 
Watchdog said:
Everyone likes Rothstein, but most also appreciate context when reading hype, even when it's about one of our own players.
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That's exactly my perspective. It's nice to read about and discuss but I don't place much stock in Rothstein's opinion. But that doesn't mean Gaffney won't take that next leap just because Rothstein said he will. See what I'm saying?
 
Chin Diesel said:
Here's my 10/8/2020 prediction for Gaff

27 mpg
8.5 ppg
4.8 apg
2.4 rpg
1.0 steals per game
43% F
35% 3pt
79% FT
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This seems right to me. IF Gaffney is trying to score 20 a game, our team is not doing that well. We were at our best when he had the ball in his hands directing the offense, allowing other guys to flourish. He has a knack for understanding the pace and flow of the game that makes everyone else better.
 
Gaffney transformed this team in the 2nd half last year. The straw that stirs the drink, would love to see him, Cole, and Bouk on the court together for stretches.

People here just want to hand everything to Cole, Gaffney was just as much a part of our stretch as Bouk down the stretch.
 
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The reason why we are unsure how much playing time Gaffney will get is not because of how good he will be, it is because of how good Cole may be. I might be wrong but I dont recall a point regard transfer we brought in like Cole that could steal the incumbent sophomore's playing time. This is an awesome thing. Our sophomore pg who earned the right to start this year just may be the second best pg on the team. Shucks, that is a problem I like to have.
 
InTheRed said:
The reason why we are unsure how much playing time Gaffney will get is not because of how good he will be, it is because of how good Cole may be. I might be wrong but I dont recall a point regard transfer we brought in like Cole that could steal the incumbent sophomore's playing time. This is an awesome thing. Our sophomore pg who earned the right to start this year just may be the second best pg on the team. Shucks, that is a problem I like to have.
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ahem. first best point guard. and, since we lost big time and reliable rebounder cv, jalen's points might be a function of what kind of rebounding we reliably bring to each game. if we become board beasts, i could see jmoney hoisting a few extra shots, pumping up his ppg. of course, if that happens, it'll cost him some assists. i'd trade a dime for a dunk every time.
 
Gaffney was injuried early his Freshman year. When he got in the rotation later in the season the team went on a run. Chief agrees with Rothstein in this instance.
The starting point for a Championship team is you don’t beat yourself. Gaffney checks that box and more.
 
Chief00 said:
Gaffney was injuried early his Freshman year. When he got in the rotation later in the season the team went on a run. Chief agrees with Rothstein in this instance.
The starting point for a Championship team is you don’t beat yourself. Gaffney checks that box and more.
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First half of last year you could see that JG didn't have the speed and burst that he was advertised to have because of his injury.. As he gained confidence and lower body strength the second half of the year.. You could see the game slowing down for him.. Has clearly been working on gaining strength and weight this offseason.. RJ makes him better.. He makes RJ better.. We will have a strong PG presence for 40 minutes every game this year.. Having them both on the floor for stretches could make our Small Ball lineups pretty explosive.. All good..
 
How many over hyped transfers have we heard of. Remember the “Ferrari” in the garage? Purvis. What about Ed Nelson?

Also how many lower mid-major dominate players transfer and turn out to be just serviceable? The statistics are substantially not in Cole’s favor. I hope they are wrong.

Gaffney is a solid guard who with Whaley were huge in getting us rolling last season. But so many are eager to put RJ ahead of him. It’s like a new toy you can’t wait to play with but then realize it’s not really any better than your old toy that’s reliable.

Don’t get me wrong I hope Cole is the second coming of KEA. But nobody has seen him in day in day out Big time college basketball. Yes he had some nice games against good teams. But a lot of it was by volume. Also once major teams plan and scout him how will he make out?

Lets hope for the best. But stop sleeping on Gaffney and putting a crown on Cole.
 
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TheChamps990411 said:
Rothstein aside im excited to see what Gaffney does not only this season but over his next 3 years. I think he has the potential to go down as one of the winningest PGs in the programs history.
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One of the winningest PGs in our programs history? He has lots of competition here. Tate, Smitty, KO, Doron, Khalid, Taliek, Marcus, AJ, Kemba, Shabazz, Whelton.
 
ucp990411 said:
One of the winningest PGs in our programs history? He has lots of competition here. Tate, Smitty, KO, Doron, Khalid, Taliek, Marcus, AJ, Kemba, Shabazz, Whelton.
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Yup. If he stays 4 years he could have 80+ wins under his belt.
 
Huskyforlife said:
He wasn't a lottery pick and played on some bad teams so he must be bad. They do the same thing to Adams.
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Huskyforlife said:
He wasn't a lottery pick and played on some bad teams so he must be bad. They do the same thing to Adams.
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purvis, adams, throw in dham...great players that could barely make the tournament ....who do we blame?
 
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navery12 said:
I'll never understand people acting like Purvis wasn't good
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He was definitely in top two all-time UConn transfers for stepping on sidelines and baselines. Hot Rod and Johnny Time are forever two peas in a pod.
 
Captbluefin said:
Purvis was a disappointment compared to many peoples expectations. He was built up just like Cole is now was my point.
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Co-signed. He didn't suck...but when the bar is set somewhere between the talent of Ray and Michael Jordan courtesy of Mr Ollie...he didn't come anywhere near the hype.

I'm cautiously optimistic on Cole but the Big East ain't the MEAC so I have tempered expectations. Not looking for 20ppg, just some solid leadership.
 
back to gaffney- he’s got the skills to be a great pg.
 
navery12 said:
I'll never understand people acting like Purvis wasn't good
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Probably just depends upon how you are defining good.

The narrative on this board is that the AAC is a total garbage conference, and Rodney didn’t make an all AAC team in his 3 years, so....
 
TheChamps990411 said:
Yup. If he stays 4 years he could have 80+ wins under his belt.
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Here are the average # of wins for our point guards since 1990.

Smitty - 22
KO - 23
Doron - 29
Khalid - 30, with a championship
Taliek - 23, with a championship
M Williams - 26
Kemba - 27 with a championship
Shabazz - 26 with 2 championships

Not dissing Gaffney in the least but he has a long ways to go to approach the success of the players mentioned. Just like the team has a long ways to go to be in the same ball park. I don't think many younger fans realize how good we were for 25 years. We were top 10 for most of those years. JC was one heckuva coach.
 
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ucp990411 said:
Here are the average # of wins for our point guards since 1990.

Smitty - 22
KO - 23
Doron - 29
Khalid - 30, with a championship
Taliek - 23, with a championship
M Williams - 26
Kemba - 27 with a championship
Shabazz - 26 with 2 championships

Not dissing Gaffney in the least but he has a long ways to go to approach the success of the players mentioned. Just like the team has a long ways to go to be in the same ball park. I don't think many younger fans realize how good we were for 25 years. We were top 10 for most of those years. JC was one heckuva coach.
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I think me and you see wins differently. Kemba was a part of more than 27 wins. I think you know what i meant but want to disagree just because.
 
TheChamps990411 said:
I think me and you see wins differently. Kemba was a part of more than 27 wins. I think you know what i meant but want to disagree just because.
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Oh my apologies. Apparently im an idiot who lacks reading comprehension. :confused: Well he had 19 in his first year so hes off to a good start. Hopefully the season isnt cut short again which im optimistic it wont.
 
We lost one of the best defensive duo’s ever in Gilbert and Vital , PT at guard will somewhat be determined by
who can get after it the best . As ineffective as Gilbert was at PG Hurley had him on the floor at critical times just because he could disrupt.
 
AZHuskiePop said:
We lost one of the best defensive duo’s ever in Gilbert and Vital , PT at guard will somewhat be determined by
who can get after it the best . As ineffective as Gilbert was at PG Hurley had him on the floor at critical times just because he could disrupt.
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one of the best defensive duos ever...pump the brakes
 
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